“For our young people. Look at the year they’re having this year. They need this.” – Dr. Toni Jones, Greenwich Schools Superintendent Continue Reading →
P&Z, BOE Hash Out Plans for Cardinal Stadium and Egress to East Putnam Ave
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Tom Heagney
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Historic District Commission Approves New House on Strickland with Salvage from 1870 Carriage House
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The motion voted on was not for demolition but to salvage limited pieces of the 1870 barn. There was disagreement over whether the new house would be Second Empire style, modeled after Tomes-Higgins House or a recreation of the original barn, which the HDC chair described as “really ugly.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Annie McGinnis, Aris Crist, Cynny Smith, Darius Toraby, Faith Toraby, Fi Fi Sheridan
Historic District Commission Wants Historic Armory “Drill Shed” Preserved, Not Demolished
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Dozens of residents including veterans and the head of the Historical Society turned out to oppose the proposed Historic Overlay for a 27,000 sq ft synagogue for Chabad Libavitch Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Alice Duff, Ashley Cole, Charlotte Walker, Darius Toraby, Davidde Strackbein, Dean Gaminos
Synagogue at Historic Armory: No HDC Vote after Third Revision and the Clock is Ticking
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The proposed Chabad Lubavitch synagogue would involve demolition of much of the historic Armory on Mason Street, built in 1911. After returning Wednesday night for a third time, the Historic District Commission said they still weren’t prepared to vote. One of many concerns was that the main synagogue entrance, which has less than the required the setback, would be directly across from the very busy fire station on Havemeyer Place. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Chabad Lubavitch, Darius Toraby, Erik Zambell, Granoff Architects, Heithaus vs Greenwich P&Z, Historic District Commission
P&Z Rules on Sternlicht Family 14-Acre Back Country Horse Farm in Greenwich
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Adrienne Sternlicht, who has Olympic Aspirations, sought approval from P&Z Approval for a 14 Acre Horse Farm for 14 Horses on Old Mill Road. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 131 Old Mill, Adrienne Sternlicht, Barry Sternlicht, Dennis Yeskey, Doug Clark, Elinor Hershaft
Center For Hope and Renewal at Old Stanwich Church Causes a Stir
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The Center for Hope and Renewal offers counseling services at the old Stanwich Church. They have applied to the Planning & Zoning commission for approval for a final site plan and special permit, which they need to continue. Neighbors see the counseling as a commercial use. The applicant sees the counseling as fitting to the church’s mission. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Crown Lane, John Tesei, old Stanwich Church, Planning & Zoning Commission, Stanwich Church, Stanwich Historic District
Car Dealership Neighbors Fed Up with Car Alarms & Glare from Lights
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At the Feb 11 P&Z meeting, neighbors of the Audi dealership on West Putnam Ave expressed frustration with lights being left on at night and casting glare into their homes, as well as concerns about pollution into Horseneck Brook and flooding. Neighbors were also frustrated at what they described as a lack of communication from the Audi dealership. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Real Estate, Audi, New Country, Planning & Zoning, Tom Heagney
Cos Cob Resident Angry at Last Minute GRS Court Cancellation
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Sara Darer Littman to GRS attorney Slane: “I really hope his clients are proud of themselves for playing these games with other people’s lives.” Continue Reading →